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Trump Announces 'Peace Council' for Gaza, Key Positions Taking Shape

Published January 16, 2026, 06:27
Trump Announces 'Peace Council' for Gaza, Key Positions Taking Shape

Donald Trump announced the formation of a 'Peace Council for Gaza,' which will oversee a temporary Palestinian committee of technocrats to manage daily affairs in the enclave. Ali Saath, a former Palestinian Authority official, will lead the committee, while Bulgarian diplomat Nikolai Mladenov is slated to oversee the council's operations in the field. The council will include representatives from Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. The announcement comes as part of the 'second phase' of the US plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which faces severe shortages of food, water, medicine, and fuel after two years of war. The situation in Gaza remains critical, with the Israeli army maintaining control over its borders and access points.